Dissolving a Corporation in California does not have to be a painful process. To dissolve a corporation, certain steps must be followed so that the Corporation is authorized to dissolve, and once those steps have been met, the Corporation is generally permitted […]
The Internet is full of sample schedules, policies, and guidelines for document retention. The problem is knowing which are accurate, out-of-date, and most importantly, which comply with California guidelines. Furthermore, because there are so many state and federal laws governing how long […]
There is no “one size fits all” procedure for handling a request for reasonable accommodations by an employee. If the employer is government-affiliated, or has union employees, the procedures will be completely different and subject to those procedures. For private employers who need […]
We’ve updated the FireMark Foundry to include a series of checklists for new entrepreneurs and start-ups that are forming DIY. Take a look around and let us know if you have any questions.
► Checklist for Registering a Foreign LLP in California o Verify that LLP is in good standing in jurisdiction of organization. o Secure certificate of good standing from appropriate official or, if not used in jurisdiction of organization, draft statement to effect that relevant jurisdiction does not allow certificates of good […]
Select name. Check with Secretary of State on availability of name and reserve it with Secretary of State. See Corp C §201(c). Prepare articles. Obtain approval, if necessary, from appropriate licensing board for use of fictitious business name. Prepare bylaws. Have incorporator(s) and named first director(s), if any, sign articles. Have signature(s) […]
Organizational Tasks Select name. Check with Secretary of State on availability of name and reserve it with Secretary of State. See Corp C §201(c). Obtain approval, if necessary, from appropriate licensing board for use of fictitious business name. Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State Prepare By-Laws File a […]
Organizational Tasks File Application to Register a Limited Liability Partnership (Secretary of State Form LLP-1) with the Document Filing Support Unit of the California Secretary of State, together with applicable fee of $70. Corp C §16953(a); Govt C §12189(a). If LLP will rely on net worth security alternative, file Alternative Security Provision of a Limited Liability […]
Organizational Tasks Select name. Check with Secretary of State on availability of name and reserve it with Secretary of State. See Corp C §201(c). Obtain approval, if necessary, from appropriate licensing board for use of fictitious business name. Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation(Secretary of State Form LLC-1) with the Secretary of State […]
Before board meeting: Identify interested director’s material financial interest and ascertain whether the transaction falls within any exceptions. Gather material facts for disclosure to the board about the proposed transaction and the director’s interest. Appoint disinterested person or committee to investigate possible reasonable alternatives for report to board. At board meeting: […]